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TOMMYTHUNDER25 11-16-2011 12:07 PM
any advice on repatable engine builder in Phila. area
 
my 96 HP500 carb is down and out,broke roller off of lifter,scorred cylinder,etc.
would like to get a little more out of it but keep it reliable
any advice would be welcomed

articfriends 11-16-2011 06:23 PM
I can tell you who NOT to go to that is close by (In MY opinion) Mike Rocca aka ROCCARD engines aka mike11.

Fast Shafts 11-16-2011 06:34 PM
I use www.Banditperformancemarine.com and I'm VERY HAPPY with them!! They are only one hour from Philly-located in Brick NJ. 732 477-7400 ask for Drew or Danny

innerrage 11-16-2011 11:11 PM
Bandit Or Performance Marine Sarris Racing Engines

RunninHotRacing163.1 11-17-2011 06:11 AM
Dreyden Performance Marine 302-367-4962


ROCK ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ITS A SKATER NATION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Philm 11-17-2011 06:59 AM
Originally Posted by RunninHotRacing163.1 (Post 3551647)
Dreyden Performance Marine 302-367-4962


ROCK ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ITS A SKATER NATION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rudy did great work on my 598ci N/A, I would definitely recommend him.:coolcowboy:

Revelocity 11-17-2011 10:07 AM
Originally Posted by TOMMYTHUNDER25 (Post 3551060)
my 96 HP500 carb is down and out,broke roller off of lifter,scorred cylinder,etc.
would like to get a little more out of it but keep it reliable
any advice would be welcomed
The legendary Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins shop is within 15 minutes of you in Malvern, PA. He was rebuilding marine engines a while back in conjunction with Barnegat Stern Drive. Can't hurt to check it out!

sonicss42 11-17-2011 04:16 PM
Tony at CMS Racing Engines in Middle River MD. Only 90 miles south of Philly.

bajabob 11-17-2011 04:49 PM
Originally Posted by TOMMYTHUNDER25 (Post 3551060)
my 96 HP500 carb is down and out,broke roller off of lifter,scorred cylinder,etc.
would like to get a little more out of it but keep it reliable
any advice would be welcomed
call lorazo 2157508324 he did my 454 made it 480 hp and last me 1683hours now just made me a 540dart with 718 hp on his dyno. very happy !!! great guy came to my marina and setup my motor :drink:and my boat runs over 80mph . 5 of my boating buddys had there motors done my him and never had a problem they run great

TOMMYTHUNDER25 11-17-2011 05:29 PM
Does anyone know anything about ***** performance in Erial, NJ?

RunninHotRacing163.1 11-17-2011 07:22 PM
Originally Posted by Philm (Post 3551665)
Rudy did great work on my 598ci N/A, I would definitely recommend him.:coolcowboy:
oh that guy :lolhit::lolhit::lolhit:
Rudy Dreyden - 302-367-4962




ROCK ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:coolcowboy:
ITS A SKATER NATION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!::drink:

TCBoss302 11-18-2011 08:03 AM
I noticed you're new here, at least as a poster, welcome. Do yourself a huge favor, read some of the horror stories here on OSO related to engine builders, there are MANY. One word of advise, don't go with a builder just because he is local, go with a reputable builder regardless of how far you have to go to find one.

fkboatman 11-18-2011 10:11 PM
Only one omn east coast is Richie Zule. top notch, no headaches no issues and a very well known respected engine builder on the east coast.

fireboatpilot 11-19-2011 07:34 PM
Bandit Marine in Brick did my 540's, 700hp with hyd. roller cams. I'm stayin with a winner. Great guys and good comunication, very fair competetive pricing.

thescooter 11-20-2011 04:06 PM
Do Not Use the Machine Shop In Penndel, Pa

HiPerf2000 11-20-2011 09:11 PM
Originally Posted by thescooter (Post 3553868)
Do Not Use the Machine Shop In Penndel, Pa
Penndel Performance = Complete Scumbag

kilrbusa 11-29-2011 03:40 AM
lorenzo's or rudy dryden --cant go wrong with either of them

RunninHotRacing163.1 11-29-2011 10:53 AM
Originally Posted by kilrbusa (Post 3559592)
lorenzo's or rudy dryden Dryden Performance Marine 302-367-4962 --cant go wrong with either of them
who the phuch is Lorenza ??? a greek movie star :lolhit: did'nt he marry Shauna Sands :eek:



ROCK ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:coolcowboy:
ITS A SKATER NATION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:drink:

kilrbusa 11-29-2011 06:19 PM
Since you wanna know....he is a engine builder who has a good amount of time R&ding w Dart. He speicalizes in cyl heads.

215-750-8324

Never got into porn so i have no idea if its the same personLOL!!!!!

R Addiction 11-29-2011 07:46 PM
Originally Posted by TOMMYTHUNDER25 (Post 3551060)
my 96 HP500 carb is down and out,broke roller off of lifter,scorred cylinder,etc.
would like to get a little more out of it but keep it reliable
any advice would be welcomed
Is this the Thunder that was kept in Al boyds barn back in 1999?

RunninHotRacing163.1 11-29-2011 07:48 PM
Originally Posted by kilrbusa (Post 3560229)
Since you wanna know....he is a engine builder who has a good amount of time R&ding w Dart. He speicalizes in cyl heads.

215-750-8324

Never got into porn so i have no idea if its the same personLOL!!!!!



me neither :lolhit::lolhit::lolhit:
carry on :drink:



ROCK ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:coolcowboy:
ITS A SKATER NATION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:drink:

R Addiction 11-29-2011 07:49 PM
Gil Davis in West Chester. Right off of Bolmar I think.

TOMMYTHUNDER25 11-30-2011 10:55 AM
yes, I kept the boat at Al's before I had my pole barn built

R Addiction 11-30-2011 07:55 PM
Tom where do you boat? I haven't seen your boat since Al's.

R Addiction 11-30-2011 07:57 PM
Have you looked up Gil Davis in West Chester?

TOMMYTHUNDER25 12-01-2011 01:40 PM
haven't had a chance to look up Gil Davis, but I think I'm going to talk to Rudy in Wilmington soon about the motor rebuild project, just need some more $$$$
I bought property up at Raystown Lake in 2004,
built a small cabin and big pole barn and have been
hanging up there since then,and all of my boating buddies on the bay have sold their boats a few years ago
I really miss the Chesapeake Bay,and the Thunder as you know is not a lake boat.
Just paided it off last year and was planning on returning to do some "real' boating on the bay when the motor took a s_it

KAAMA 12-01-2011 05:48 PM
Originally Posted by articfriends (Post 3551349)
I can tell you who NOT to go to that is close by (In MY opinion) Mike Rocca aka ROCCARD engines aka mike11.
Originally Posted by TCBoss302 (Post 3552470)
I noticed you're new here, at least as a poster, welcome. Do yourself a huge favor, read some of the horror stories here on OSO related to engine builders, there are MANY. One word of advise, don't go with a builder just because he is local, go with a reputable builder regardless of how far you have to go to find one.
Ditto!!!

R Addiction 12-01-2011 07:32 PM
Originally Posted by TOMMYTHUNDER25 (Post 3561715)
haven't had a chance to look up Gil Davis, but I think I'm going to talk to Rudy in Wilmington soon about the motor rebuild project, just need some more $$$$
I bought property up at Raystown Lake in 2004,
built a small cabin and big pole barn and have been
hanging up there since then,and all of my boating buddies on the bay have sold their boats a few years ago
I really miss the Chesapeake Bay,and the Thunder as you know is not a lake boat.
Just paided it off last year and was planning on returning to do some "real' boating on the bay when the motor took a s_it
What engine is in yours? How many hours? If you come down the bay shoot me a PM. I have a friend that comes from NJ with a warmed over 500 EFI. Runs well.

blue thunder 12-02-2011 06:45 AM
I like your new avatar jonny! Makes you look slightly less reckless :kiss:

What took a dump on your engine Tom? Is it an easy fix or a total and start over proposition? Are you just looking to put it back as it was or build more power?

RunninHotRacing163.1 12-02-2011 07:44 AM
Originally Posted by TOMMYTHUNDER25 (Post 3561715)
haven't had a chance to look up Gil Davis, but I think I'm going to talk to Rudy in Wilmington 302-367-4962 soon about the motor rebuild project, just need some more $$$$
I bought property up at Raystown Lake in 2004,
built a small cabin and big pole barn and have been
hanging up there since then,and all of my boating buddies on the bay have sold their boats a few years ago
I really miss the Chesapeake Bay,and the Thunder as you know is not a lake boat.
Just paided it off last year and was planning on returning to do some "real' boating on the bay when the motor took a s_it
good luck BIG Daddy and Rudy @ Dreyden Performance Marine will do ya right :drink::drink:



ROCK ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ITS A SKATER NATION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

blue thunder 12-02-2011 07:53 AM
Originally Posted by TOMMYTHUNDER25 (Post 3551060)
my 96 HP500 carb is down and out,broke roller off of lifter,scorred cylinder,etc.
would like to get a little more out of it but keep it reliable
any advice would be welcomed
Nevermind, I see it now. Hopefully it can be bored and new pistons and whala. If I were you I'd rebuild it as it was or close to it but load a blower on. Then you can always remove the blower if you want and still have a good platform n/a. I know philms engine/boat runs great so if that is rudys work it looks reputable to me.

TOMMYTHUNDER25 12-02-2011 09:22 AM
1996 25' AT w/500hp carb, 340 hours
I got the motor out and stripped down to long block
would like to build it up a little(550-600hp),depends on $$$
I'm just trying to read up on what to do and what not to do.
my wife says I spend too much time on this computer trying to figure it all out
I appreciate all the info/advice you guys have given me so far

R Addiction 12-02-2011 10:42 PM
Tommy, Low hours. We have 530 hours on a stock 502 MAG/MPI. Is your pole barn at your house? Any pictures? I'm looking to build one for our AT. Its been in a HiDri facility in Port Deposit since 2001.


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